May 19, 2014

Could a weekly “movie night” for couples help to cut the divorce rate?  A study found that spouses who watched films about relationships and then discussed the issues together had just half the divorces. Experts say the “movie and talk” approach may be a good alternative for those who don’t want to go to counseling. Source Link

If you’re aiming to lose weight, keep an eye on your eating Monday thru Friday, and don’t worry so much about the weekend. A new study says people who successfully lose weight and keep it off are those who maintain healthy eating habits during the week. Researchers say almost everyone weighs the most on Sunday evening and the least on Friday morning. Source Link

Dogs may be hard-wired to hear if you’re happy or sad. New research found that a dog’s brain can tune into the tone of a human voice and emotional sounds, like breaking glass. It’s similar to how humans process sound, and the combination may explain why dogs can distinguish a happy voice from a sad one. Source Link